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ConradiclesConradicles Posts: 5,974
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Looking for a small integrated amp for my office rig. Don't need a lot of watts, and only need one input from my DAC.

I was hoping to keep it kind of inexpensive, say below $300. I can pay via PayPal.

Anybody got a unit collecting dust you want to pass on?
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  • Rick88Rick88 Posts: 13,187
    edited March 2018
    While you don't need a DAC, this one may be worth a look as it has an analog input so you could use your current DAC:

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NUDDA120


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  • JaybeezJaybeez Posts: 729
    PM me if any interest on this unit: https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/a-s500/index.html

    Maybe 50 - 60 hours. In silver.
    Living Room (HT):Denon AVR X-3000 ; LSiM 703 ; LSiM 704C ; LSiFX ; Sub – Rhythmik F12SE

    2 Channel Studio: Marantz PM8004 Integrated ; Marantz SA8004 ; Music Hall MMF 7.3TT w/Ortofon Bronze; Schiit Bifrost DAC ; Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2s ; Rythmik F12SE

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  • jdjohnjdjohn Posts: 1,239
    If you really want 'small', you might consider a class D or class T amp off Amazon. I got my wife a little Topping class T amp for her yoga room, and it actually sounds pretty good.
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  • verbverb Posts: 9,068
    I bought one of these for my office. Pioneer SX-N30 reciever.
    anmjjeuwltcw.png
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS,Cary SLP-05 Pre,Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport,Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC,Cambridge 851N streamer,Marantz SA-14 SACD,McIntosh MC300 Amp,Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Digital Cable,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Pangea Power Cables,Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's,MIT Shotgun S3 IC's,MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC,EAR Acute CD Player,EAR 834L Pre,Northstar Designs Intenso DAC,PASS ACA Monoblocks,Denon UDR-F10 Cassette,Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers,SVS SB12 Plus sub,MIT AVt2 speaker cables,IFI Purifier2,AQ Cinnamon USB cable,Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks,Tisbury Mini Passive Pre,Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38),Analysis Plus Oval 9's,Zu Jumpers,AudioEngine B1 Streamer,Klipsch RB-61 v2,SVS PB1000 sub,Blue Jeans RCA IC's
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated,Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer,Rotel RCD-1072 CD player,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers,Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
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  • ConradiclesConradicles Posts: 5,974
    Good suggestions folks!

    I should have clarified, I do not need small in physical size, I have plenty of room.

    Couple of brands I have not tried yet like Creek and Music Hall come to mind...

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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,596
    BOOM, end of thread.
    DSkip wrote: »
    Vista Spark.

    "Electronic music is human sound adapting to indulge technology, and for some, it feels like the signature sound of energy. New and abstract sounds over hypnotic rhythms can conjure vast soundscapes for escape, pleasure, and transcendence."
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  • tonybtonyb Posts: 31,814
    https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/ele/d/nad-2-channel-audiophile-set/6512805485.html

    200 bucks, and you get a cdp to boot.

    I dunno man, for an office integrated, I might be more inclined to go vintage, especially if space isn't an issue.....OR DABBLE IN TUBES !! :)

    Maybe a nice vintage receiver or integrated from Marantz or Sansui ?
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    Polk Sig. 20's
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    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
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    Sonos zp90
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    B&k 1420
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  • ConradiclesConradicles Posts: 5,974
    Tubes rule!

    I actually have my eye on a Music Hall A25.2.
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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,596
    Vista Spark really worth a look.

    "Electronic music is human sound adapting to indulge technology, and for some, it feels like the signature sound of energy. New and abstract sounds over hypnotic rhythms can conjure vast soundscapes for escape, pleasure, and transcendence."
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  • voltzvoltz Posts: 5,329
    verb wrote: »
    I bought one of these for my office. Pioneer SX-N30 reciever.
    anmjjeuwltcw.png

    A buddy has one of these in his Garage setup and he is now using the Edwards SP-1 Bookies i got from Marvin. together it was a nice little rig.
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • verbverb Posts: 9,068
    voltz wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    I bought one of these for my office. Pioneer SX-N30 reciever.
    anmjjeuwltcw.png

    A buddy has one of these in his Garage setup and he is now using the Edwards SP-1 Bookies i got from Marvin. together it was a nice little rig.

    Yep. I like mine so far. Even has pre-amp outputs!
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS,Cary SLP-05 Pre,Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport,Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC,Cambridge 851N streamer,Marantz SA-14 SACD,McIntosh MC300 Amp,Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Digital Cable,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Pangea Power Cables,Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's,MIT Shotgun S3 IC's,MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC,EAR Acute CD Player,EAR 834L Pre,Northstar Designs Intenso DAC,PASS ACA Monoblocks,Denon UDR-F10 Cassette,Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers,SVS SB12 Plus sub,MIT AVt2 speaker cables,IFI Purifier2,AQ Cinnamon USB cable,Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks,Tisbury Mini Passive Pre,Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38),Analysis Plus Oval 9's,Zu Jumpers,AudioEngine B1 Streamer,Klipsch RB-61 v2,SVS PB1000 sub,Blue Jeans RCA IC's
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated,Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer,Rotel RCD-1072 CD player,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers,Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
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  • verbverb Posts: 9,068
    Teaser! Identify that Marantz amp sir! :smiley:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS,Cary SLP-05 Pre,Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport,Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC,Cambridge 851N streamer,Marantz SA-14 SACD,McIntosh MC300 Amp,Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Digital Cable,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Pangea Power Cables,Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's,MIT Shotgun S3 IC's,MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC,EAR Acute CD Player,EAR 834L Pre,Northstar Designs Intenso DAC,PASS ACA Monoblocks,Denon UDR-F10 Cassette,Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers,SVS SB12 Plus sub,MIT AVt2 speaker cables,IFI Purifier2,AQ Cinnamon USB cable,Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks,Tisbury Mini Passive Pre,Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38),Analysis Plus Oval 9's,Zu Jumpers,AudioEngine B1 Streamer,Klipsch RB-61 v2,SVS PB1000 sub,Blue Jeans RCA IC's
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated,Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer,Rotel RCD-1072 CD player,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers,Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
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  • Viking64Viking64 Posts: 4,847
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    I have some disintegrated amplifiers hangin' around.

    (I'm sorry! I -- couldn't -- resist!)

    Resist? HAHAHAHA My....CAP is off to you, sir. Even if you are one of those transformers.

    Sheesh, I am such a KNOB. :p
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  • DollarDaveDollarDave Posts: 2,591
    verb wrote: »
    Teaser! Identify that Marantz amp sir! :smiley:

    I’d guess it’s a 1060.
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 24,602
    verb wrote: »
    Teaser! Identify that Marantz amp sir! :smiley:

    it's a 1060. Dump find (one of two, actually).
    There's a nice thread here goin' right now where someone's restoring one.
    A decent enough little amplifier -- not really my cuppa chai, though.
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  • stangman67stangman67 Posts: 1,307
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Tubes rule!

    I actually have my eye on a Music Hall A25.2.

    I wouldn’t hesitate to give MH a chance. I bought one of their new turntables, real nice table and even better customer service so far
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  • AsSiMiLaTeDAsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,717
    I know that if the Dayens Ampino isn’t the amp for me the Music Hall will be my next stop, I’ve owned several of those and have always liked them.
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  • Tony MTony M Posts: 8,655
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UOVOVXM/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&smid=A15OOFJ01NGILN
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • marvda1marvda1 Posts: 3,840
    edited March 2018
    jump on this.
    http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=155978.msg1669290#msg1669290

    http://stereomojo.com/Virtue Audio Sensation review.htm/VirtueAudioSensationreview.htm
    Amplifiers: MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800,Kinki Studio EX-M1
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Transport/Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Cayin Venus cd-100i, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkI,
    Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic 2, Analysis Plus Black Mesh Oval 9,
    Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
    Interconnects: Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval, Analysis Plus Copper Oval-In Micro,
    Gabriel Gold Reckoning
    Power Cables by: Cullen Cables, 6sons Audio, Swiss Cables
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  • motorhead43026motorhead43026 Posts: 3,387
    edited March 2018
    Brand new Nuforce... $249.99..Regular $499.00......Audio Advisor.


    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NUDDA120
    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

    Other; S60'S, M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.


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  • ConradiclesConradicles Posts: 5,974
    Thanks for the recommendations folks! I got a great deal on a Music Hall A25.2 and it works great for this simple rig.

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